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R696 LFP

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,933 mi
Last recorded88,933 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 LFP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,387 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm inner joint

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 85,387 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm inner joint

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 81,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front rack arm slight play inner ball joint

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 81,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front rack arm slight play inner ball joint

Offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2013 77,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Dec 2013 77,982 miles

Spare tyre defective

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2012 73,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,774 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,983 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 69,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,591 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 64,958 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,137 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,896 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 58,896 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 53,874 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?

Based on 151,903 MOT tests across 18,779 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,238
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
18,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,795
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,161
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,134
Stop lamp not working 7,882
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,067
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R696 LFP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 96,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Wagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 LFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R696 LFP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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